The "institution" of confession in the catholic church comes to mind. Especially related to parts:
"When I feel regret,
I get down on my knees and pray."
and
"Thank you for being there for me.
Thank you for listening, goodbye."
Michael seems to criticize how some people feel that they can make things right by showing remorse, and in time it can become a habit: thinking about the confession and regret even as you're doing the deed...
The "institution" of confession in the catholic church comes to mind. Especially related to parts: "When I feel regret, I get down on my knees and pray." and "Thank you for being there for me. Thank you for listening, goodbye." Michael seems to criticize how some people feel that they can make things right by showing remorse, and in time it can become a habit: thinking about the confession and regret even as you're doing the deed...